Jasper National Park of Canada
Where to Stay
Camping
Reservations can be made at Pocahontas,
Whistlers, Wapiti and Wabasso campgrounds:
www.pccamping.ca or 1-877-737-3783. Elsewhere all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis - arrive early.
General Information
- Parks Canada operates all campgrounds in Jasper National Park (a total of 10).
- There are 1772 sites available in Jasper National Park during peak season with a variety of services.
- The winter campground is at Wapiti
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2010 Campground Fees and Opening Dates
Notice to Campers in Jasper National Park of Canada: Quiet hours are 11 PM - 7 AM
To ensure a quality family camping experience, quiet hours are between 11 PM and 7 AM at all campgrounds in Jasper National Park.
A liquor ban and fire ban are in effect throughout quiet hours. During this time, fires must be out, and alcoholic beverages may not be consumed.
Quiet hours, including the liquor and fire ban, are enforced by Park Wardens. Violation of quiet hours will result in three things:
- All liquor will be seized;
- All campsite occupants will be evicted and banned from all National Park campgrounds for 48 hours. There will be no refund on any camping or personal user fees paid;
- The offenders may be charged.
Busy Season
Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest. Serviced (hook up) sites are very limited in Jasper National Park and are only available at Whistler's and Wapiti campgrounds. During busy months, hook up sites can fill before 11 am and campers wanting hook ups often line up early in the morning. At that time of year, it is best to plan on doing your first night without hook ups. Upon arrival, campground staff will advise you on how to go about getting a hook up site for the rest of your stay.
Check out
Checkout time is 11:00 am.
Permits
Campers must purchase a camping permit at the campground kiosk or self register.
Fires
Campsites are spacious and clean and campfires are permitted at most sites. A fire permit must be purchased at kiosks or self -registration booths.
Bears and Camping
When Camping, Be Aware! You Are In Bear Country!
Never leave the following unattended at your site:
- Coolers
- Pet Bowls
- Dishes/Pots
- Toiletries
- Food Items
- Cooking Stoves
- Garbage Bags
- Wash Basins
Bears that get hooked on food and garbage are problem bears and may have to be destroyed. Please help us keep bears wild. Store all coolers and food items in your vehicle or in storage lockers if provided. Report any bear sightings to park staff.
Dump Stations
Whistlers, Wapiti, Wabasso and Wilcox Creek campgrounds all offer dumping stations. A dump station can also be found in the Jasper Townsite industrial park.
Showers
Showers are available in Whistler and Wapiti campgrounds only.
Disabled Access
There are wheelchair accessible sites in Whistlers, Pocahontas and Wabasso campgrounds.
Learning Opportunities
Interpretive programs are available in some of the campgrounds during the summer months. These programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Consult your Mountain Guide for details.
Dates of Operation
Dates of operation vary. Summer camping begins in early May, with all campgrounds open by mid to late June. Summer campgrounds close throughout September and October. The winter campground is at Wapiti .
2010 Campground Fees and Opening Dates
Group Camping
Group camping is available for groups with a minimum of ten people and the group campsites can accommodate tents only. Call 780-852-6181 for reservations.
Campground Maps
Whistlers
Wapiti
Pocahontas
Wabasso
For More Information
General camping information contact:
Jasper National Park
Box 10
Jasper, Alberta
Canada, T0E 1E0
ph (780) 852-6176
fax (780) 852-6152
Provincial Campgrounds
For information on campgrounds adjacent to Jasper National Park that accept reservations contact:
Alberta Tourism 1 800 661-8888 (Canada) 1 800 222-6501 (North America)
In British Columbia 1-800-663-6000 for information 1-800-435-5622 for reservations
Accommodations
Jasper has hotels, hostels and home accomodations to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Learn more about hotel and bungalow/cabin accommodation
Jasper Tourism and Commerce
Learn more about home accomodation
Jasper Home Accomodation Association
Learn more about hostel accomodation
Hosteling International - Canada
Outside of the Park
Town of Valemont
Town of Hinton